The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 105

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These days, Seo-yu would head straight to the West Hall after classes ended.

Among the bookshelves lined with countless books, she could see a boy with distinctively black hair.

‘There he is.’

Delighted, Seo-yu approached the boy with light steps and gently tapped his shoulder.

“Yi-eon!”

Since they were in the West Hall, she called out quietly while waving her hand, and the boy, Yi-eon, smiled upon spotting Seo-yu.

“Seo-yu, you’re here?”

Having met several times and grown quite close, the two had now become comfortable enough to call each other by name.

It turned out Yi-eon was a year older, but they decided to just be casual with each other. Yi-eon had suggested it first, and Seo-yu preferred it that way too.

Yi-eon pointed with his finger toward the empty window side. A book was already placed at Seo-yu’s favorite spot.

“I saved you a seat. You like the window side, don’t you.”

“Again today? Thank you, Yi-eon!”

Seo-yu smiled brightly.

Yi-eon understood Seo-yu’s heart well. It was truly remarkable how he would notice what Seo-yu wanted first, as if he could peer into her mind.

Moreover, there was one more curious thing.

‘Somehow the West Hall seems more spacious than before.’

The Medical Academy had many students with high academic enthusiasm. Especially during this time, the West Hall would be bustling with people.

But strangely, ever since Yi-eon became the West Hall keeper, the area near Seo-yu’s seat had been quiet.

It wasn’t that fewer people came to the West Hall. Rather, with the upcoming exam, even more students visited the West Hall than before.

Yet only the window side where Seo-yu sat remained consistently peaceful. It felt as if an invisible wall had been erected.

‘Not that I mind!’

Thanks to this, she could read books in a comfortable window seat without having to keep searching for spots and retreating to corners.

Sitting in the pleasantly sunlit spot, Seo-yu set down her book wrapper and first pulled out a letter from her belongings.

【To Dear Miss Seo-yu】

It was a letter from Eun-ho at the Dragon Palace. Seo-yu carefully unfolded the letter.

<I hope you have been well. I heard the news that you entered the Medical Academy.

How is life at the Medical Academy? I wonder if you’re facing any difficulties.

I am currently researching new marine medicinal materials, and I would love to show them to you when you visit next time.

Recently, Lord Hyeon-ya visited. I showed him the new medicinal materials as well, and he found them quite interesting, which made me quite proud….

…omitted…

I look forward to your next visit. Please feel free to come anytime.

The Dragon Palace always welcomes you, Young Miss.

From Cheong Eun-ho>

A smile spread across Seo-yu’s face as she read the letter.

‘It would have been nice if Lord Eun-ho had come to the Medical Academy too.’

Eun-ho had great ambitions for advancing medical supplies using marine life. Therefore, instead of applying to the Medical Academy, he was conducting independent research at the Dragon Palace.

While it was regrettable, Seo-yu understood Eun-ho’s intentions. She decided to be satisfied that they could at least exchange news like this.

Taking out her ink and brush set, Seo-yu began writing a reply.

Then suddenly, a curiosity arose.

‘Does Yi-eon also have connections with the Dragon Palace people?’

Yi-eon was a dolphin beast-person, so he was from the sea. Since he had saved her in Cheongmyeong Valley, he must live near the Dragon Palace.

‘Maybe he knows Eun-ho.’

Curious, she glanced at Yi-eon, and just then their eyes met as he turned his head this way. Yi-eon flinched as if startled.

Finding his reaction amusing, Seo-yu chuckled softly. Then Yi-eon, after hesitating for a moment, smiled along with Seo-yu.

‘Wow…’

Seo-yu unconsciously forgot what she was going to say and became dazed. It was because his slowly rising lips and gently creasing eyes were so beautiful.

She had always only seen him smile slightly in a somewhat awkward way, but this was the first time she saw him smile so brightly.

“Yi…!”

Impressed, Seo-yu was about to call out Yi-eon’s name when she realized they were in the West Hall and quickly covered her mouth.

Fortunately, Yi-eon seemed to understand that Seo-yu had something to say and continued looking at her.

Seo-yu quickly pursed her lips and whispered.

‘You’re pretty when you smile! Smile often!’

However, Yi-eon tilted his head as if he didn’t understand.

Seo-yu pointed to her own raised lips with both hands and spoke clearly with lip movements.

‘Smiling! It’s pretty!’

Finally understanding, Yi-eon’s eyes widened slightly before his gaze dropped down. Yi-eon’s face looked embarrassed as even his ears turned red.

Still, it was fortunate that he didn’t seem to dislike it.

After finishing their brief conversation, Seo-yu returned to writing her reply letter.

‘I’m done. Now I should read the book.’

After carefully putting away the neatly sealed letter, she took out the Herbal Records. Even though she hadn’t started reading yet, she sighed first.

‘There’s not much left of this book either…’

For several days, she had been reading the Herbal Records intensively without missing a single character, but she couldn’t find any content about spirits or related medicinal herbs.

She had high expectations, but she was already worried about what would happen if it wasn’t here either. Still, she shouldn’t be disappointed from the start.

Seo-yu calmly settled her mind and opened the Herbal Records to read.

How much time had passed?

‘Huh?’

Seo-yu’s eyes widened.

‘It’s here!’

Seo-yu jumped up from her seat.

— This medicinal herb is said to be found on snow-covered mountains, and is said to have transparent petals so clear that what lies beneath can be seen through them. Sometimes it displays rainbow colors, and according to tradition, it serves as a powerful recovery medicine incomparable to any other medicinal herb…

“Seo-yu!”

She almost fell over, but fortunately Yi-eon quickly ran over and caught her, preventing an accident.

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah, thanks. You saved me.”

Seo-yu let out a sigh of relief.

Once you sprain your ankle, it tends to twist easily even after full treatment. It had been fine since she injured it before, but she must have been in too much of a hurry.

“Yi-eon, I have somewhere I need to go right now, so I’ll just head…”

Still feeling urgent, she tried to take a step, but felt a sharp pain in her ankle.

“Ugh!”

When she unconsciously grimaced, Yi-eon quickly seated Seo-yu in a chair.

“Can I take a look for a moment?”

“Yeah.”

With Seo-yu’s permission, Yi-eon carefully examined her ankle. His hands gently pressed on the ankle and carefully moved it left and right.

“It seems to be sprained. You should go to the Medicine Hall for treatment first and rest for today.”

As expected from a fellow Medical Academy student, Yi-eon immediately assessed the condition.

Seo-yu thought so too, but she was feeling urgent right now.

“Still, I absolutely have to go today. It’s really important.”

When Seo-yu spoke with a desperate voice, Yi-eon showed a contemplative expression for a moment.

Then he carefully spoke up.

“Where is it? I’ll take you there.”

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“Sorry, Yi-eon. Am I heavy?”

Seo-yu looked dejected.

Right now, Seo-yu was climbing the mountain while being carried on Yi-eon’s back. With the thick Herbal Records in her book wrapper, it must surely be heavy.

But Yi-eon didn’t answer.

“…”

“Um, Yi-eon?”

Was it because it was too difficult for him?

Feeling suddenly worried, Seo-yu peeked her head out to check on Yi-eon. Sensing this, Yi-eon, who was turning his head toward Seo-yu, hurriedly looked ahead.

Yi-eon’s Adam’s apple seemed to bob, then after clearing his throat once, he spoke.

“Ah, sorry. I forgot I was carrying you.”

“What?”

Seo-yu blinked her eyes a few times, then burst into laughter.

“That can’t be true! I’m right here on Yi-eon’s back!”

“Really. You’re so light that I thought I was climbing the mountain alone.”

“So Yi-eon knows how to joke around too?”

She knew it was a joke, but she felt relieved and couldn’t help but smile broadly.

Indeed, Yi-eon was climbing the mountain very easily even while carrying Seo-yu. He didn’t even seem to be out of breath. His steps were as comfortable as walking on flat ground.

‘He’s stronger than I thought.’

I thought it would be heavy, but this is fortunate.

Seeing Seo-yu entrusting her body to him with relief, a smile also appeared on Yi-eon’s lips.

Just then, Dragon Spirit suddenly appeared and said something.

[What perfect timing.]

[Shh!]

Without even a moment to be flustered by the sudden appearance, Seollin covered Dragon Spirit’s mouth and dragged him away.

The two spirits quickly disappeared.

It was right then that Yi-eon suddenly looked around as if he had sensed something.

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